Devuthani Ekadashi 2026 — Friday 20 November
దేవుత్తాన ఏకాదశి 2026
Kartika Shukla Ekadashi · Prabodhini Ekadashi / Dev Uthani / Dev Utthana / Prabodhana Ekadashi · Ekadashi Tithi begins 20 Nov 07:15 IST · ends 21 Nov 06:31 IST · Parana (fast-break) 21 Nov 06:31 – 08:47 IST · Chaturmas ends today · Tulsi Vivah begins tonight (in some families)
Devuthani Ekadashi 2026 (also called Prabodhini Ekadashi / Dev Uthani / Dev Utthana / Prabodhana Ekadashi) falls on Friday, 20 November 2026. Devuthani (Dev-Uthani) Ekadashi is the day Vishnu wakes from his 4-month Chaturmas Yoga Nidra on Adisesha — begun on Devshayani Ekadashi (25 July 2026). His awakening marks the end of the auspicious-work pause: all marriages, griha-pravesh, thread ceremonies, business openings, and major life events that were paused for 4 months resume today. It is the most important Ekadashi in the Vaishnava calendar — Padma Purana declares it equal to 1000 Ashwamedha yagnas. Kartika Shukla Ekadashi is also the first day of Bhishma Panchak (5-day Vishnu-focus vrat). Primary observance: Pre-dawn Vishnu awakening ritual: sing "Uthishthottistha Govinda. Recommended muhurat: Ekadashi Tithi begins 20 Nov 07:15 IST · ends 21 Nov 06:31 IST · Parana (fast-break) 21 Nov 06:31 – 08:47 IST · Chaturmas ends today · Tulsi Vivah begins tonight (in some families).
Devuthani Ekadashi 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Friday, 20 November 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Kartika Shukla Ekadashi |
| Primary Muhurat | Ekadashi Tithi begins 20 Nov 07:15 IST · ends 21 Nov 06:31 IST · Parana (fast-break) 21 Nov 06:31 – 08:47 IST · Chaturmas ends today · Tulsi Vivah begins tonight (in some families) |
| Alternative Names | Prabodhini Ekadashi / Dev Uthani / Dev Utthana / Prabodhana Ekadashi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Devuthani Ekadashi 2026
Devuthani (Dev-Uthani) Ekadashi is the day Vishnu wakes from his 4-month Chaturmas Yoga Nidra on Adisesha — begun on Devshayani Ekadashi (25 July 2026). His awakening marks the end of the auspicious-work pause: all marriages, griha-pravesh, thread ceremonies, business openings, and major life events that were paused for 4 months resume today. It is the most important Ekadashi in the Vaishnava calendar — Padma Purana declares it equal to 1000 Ashwamedha yagnas. Kartika Shukla Ekadashi is also the first day of Bhishma Panchak (5-day Vishnu-focus vrat).
Key Rituals on Devuthani Ekadashi 2026
Pre-dawn Vishnu awakening ritual: sing "Uthishthottistha Govinda..." mantras before Vishnu picture, offer conch-shell + tulsi + gangajal, aarti with camphor and singing bell. Full-day Ekadashi fast (nirjala or phalahar). Evening: begin Tulsi Vivah preparations (Tulsi plant + Shaligram/Krishna icon, red chunari, wedding-mandap decoration). Chaturmas vratas (Sagar, Chandrayana, Krichchhra) formally conclude with samapan puja. Businesses officially resume signing new deals. Wedding halls open bookings.
Devuthani Ekadashi 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Devuthani Ekadashi 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vishnu (Padmanabha) picture/idol |
| 2 | Conch shell (shankh) + shankh-jal |
| 3 | Tulsi patra + tulsi mala |
| 4 | Yellow flowers + yellow cloth |
| 5 | Panchamrit + gangajal |
| 6 | Ghee lamp + camphor + kesar tilak |
| 7 | Rice + haldi + kumkum + chandan |
| 8 | Ekadashi Vrat Katha book (Prabodhini) |
| 9 | Naivedyam: sabudana kheer, sweet potato, fresh fruits, dry fruits |
| 10 | For Tulsi Vivah prep: red chunari + tiny mangalsutra + bangles |
Regional Variations of Devuthani Ekadashi 2026
Maharashtra (peak): Pandharpur Vitthal-Rukmini wake-up ceremony broadcast statewide; Ashadhi-Kartiki Wari pilgrimage concludes today. Andhra/Telangana: Prabodhini Ekadashi Vratam; Vishnu sannidhis lit up; sunset Tulsi arati begins. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Tirupati awakening ceremonies; Chaturmas parayana ends. Karnataka: Prabodhini Ekadashi at Udupi Krishna Matha; wedding halls sold-out for coming week. Uttar Pradesh (Braj/Vrindavan): Bankey Bihari, Radha Damodar special abhishekams; grand alankar. Rajasthan/Gujarat: Community Ekadashi bhojan; auspicious-work-resumes announcement across communities. Odisha: Anla Navami and Devuthani cluster festival week.